Elephant & Piggie books in order

The Elephant & Piggie series by Mo Willems is a 27-book early reader collection about the friendship between an anxious elephant and a cheerful pig.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Are You Ready to Play Outside? 2001 Elephant & Piggie Buy
2 Today I Will Fly! 2007 Elephant & Piggie Buy
3 My Friend is Sad 2007 Elephant & Piggie Buy
4 I am Invited to a Party! 2007 Elephant & Piggie Buy
5 There Is a Bird on Your Head! 2007 Elephant & Piggie Buy
6 I Love My New Toy! 2008 Elephant & Piggie Buy
7 I Will Surprise My Friend! 2008 Elephant & Piggie Buy
8 Watch Me Throw the Ball! 2009 Elephant & Piggie Buy
9 Elephants Cannot Dance! 2009 Elephant & Piggie Buy
10 Pigs Make Me Sneeze! 2009 Elephant & Piggie Buy
11 I am Going! 2010 Elephant & Piggie Buy
12 Can I Play Too? 2010 Elephant & Piggie Buy
13 We are in a Book! 2010 Elephant & Piggie Buy
14 I Broke My Trunk! 2011 Elephant & Piggie Buy
15 Should I Share My Ice Cream? 2011 Elephant & Piggie Buy
16 Happy Pig Day! 2011 Elephant & Piggie Buy
17 Listen to My Trumpet! 2012 Elephant & Piggie Buy
18 Let’s Go for a Drive! 2012 Elephant & Piggie Buy
19 A Big Guy Took My Ball! 2013 Elephant & Piggie Buy
20 I’m a Frog! 2013 Elephant & Piggie Buy
21 My New Friend Is So Fun! 2014 Elephant & Piggie Buy
22 Waiting is Not Easy! 2014 Elephant & Piggie Buy
23 I Will Take a Nap! 2015 Elephant & Piggie Buy
24 I Really Like Slop! 2015 Elephant & Piggie Buy
25 The Thank You Book 2016 Elephant & Piggie Buy
26 An Elephant & Piggie Biggie Volume 2! 2025 Elephant & Piggie Buy
27 An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! 2025 Elephant & Piggie Buy

The main Elephant & Piggie series by Mo Willems spans 27 entries, including the 25 original picture books published between 2007 and 2016 plus two compilation volumes released in 2025. The books follow Gerald and Piggie through everyday situations that young readers can relate to: playing outside, sharing, feeling sad, and saying goodbye.

Each book is built around a single concept or emotion, told through dialogue between the two friends. Gerald tends to worry and overthink, while Piggie approaches everything with enthusiasm. The contrast between their personalities drives the humor and the heart of every story.

The final original entry, The Thank You Book (2016), was designed as a farewell to the series and became one of the most emotionally resonant picture books of the decade.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Elephant & Piggie series?

There are 27 books in the Elephant & Piggie series, published between 2001 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Elephant & Piggie series?

The first book in the Elephant & Piggie series is Are You Ready to Play Outside?, published in 2001.

What age group is Elephant & Piggie for?

The series is designed for early readers, roughly ages 4 to 8. The simple text, expressive illustrations, and dialogue-driven format make the books ideal for children learning to read on their own. Many parents and teachers also use them as read-alouds for younger children.

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